UK boy's name
Haithem
A masculine Arabic name meaning "young lion" or "brave youth".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Haithem is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Haithem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2004 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Haithem. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Haithem ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 boys were registered as Haithem.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Haithem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Haithem mean?
The name Haithem originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "haitham," which means "young falcon" or "falcon chick." The name has been in use for centuries and is believed to have emerged during the early days of Islam.
In the 8th century, there was a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer named Haithem ibn al-Haytham, also known as Alhazen. He was born in Basra, modern-day Iraq, in 965 AD and died in Cairo, Egypt, in 1040 AD. Haithem ibn al-Haytham is considered one of the greatest scientists of the Middle Ages and is celebrated for his significant contributions to the fields of optics, mathematics, and physics.
Another notable figure bearing the name Haithem was Haithem al-Tunisi, a 13th-century Tunisian scholar and poet. He was born in Tunis, Tunisia, and was known for his eloquent poems and literary works that were highly regarded during his time.
In the 14th century, Haithem Al-Baghdadi was an influential Islamic scholar and philosopher from Baghdad, Iraq. He was renowned for his writings on Islamic theology and jurisprudence, which had a profound impact on the intellectual landscape of the era.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, Haithem al-Kilani was a prominent Egyptian actor and playwright. He was born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1932 and died in 2008. Al-Kilani was celebrated for his remarkable stage performances and for his contributions to the Egyptian theater scene.
Another notable figure with the name Haithem was Haithem al-Nabulsi, a Syrian Islamic scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. He was born in Nablus, Palestine, in 1609 and died in Damascus, Syria, in 1677. Al-Nabulsi was highly regarded for his religious writings and poetic works, which were widely read and studied in the Arab world.
The name Haithem has a rich history and has been carried by several influential figures throughout the centuries, particularly in the Middle East and Islamic world. While it may have evolved in terms of spelling and pronunciation over time, its Arabic roots and symbolic meaning as a "young falcon" have remained intact.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Haithem over time
The chart below shows babies named Haithem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Haithem, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haithem by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Haithem was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Haithem
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Haithem: questions and answers
How popular is the name Haithem in the UK right now?
In 2010, Haithem was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Haithem most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Haithem in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Haithem?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "young lion" or "brave youth".
How many people are called Haithem in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Haithem across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.